Name/Title
1958 Progressive Club MinutesEntry/Object ID
2017A-113-02-28Scope and Content
There was some concern raised about garden burning of trash because of smog. (a first mention of it)
60 lights were stolen from the Christmas Tree and broken along the highway. Perhaps there shouldn't be a Christmas tree.
Concern was raised about higher water rates due to chlorination.
Vin Eustis praised the club for fine attendance and interest.
He then brought up the matter of the "request for a raise in the water rates" by the Stinson Beach Water Company and stated that the community was up in arms about the matter and that complaints were coming in each day about our inadequate water system…mud in the water…uneven pressures…over doses of chlorine…rust…and charges at present for such poor service. And this was presented to the Public Utilities hearing.
Concern was raised that the county fire truck had been taken away.
In April there was a speaker about New appraisals for property taxes.
There was a moment of silence as a tribute to William G. Airey, one of the founders of the Progressive Club, Past President, Fire Commissioner and an ever active member over the years.
The was a Memorial Fund set up for Bill Airey.
There was a display of Frank Lloyd Wright's plans for the Marin County Government Center. There was a movie about it and the 139 acres of land involved.
The fire truck issue was discussed by Marin County Fire Dept. Chief who said that Stinson would be served by a two man Patrol Fire Truck operating from a station on Throckmorton Ridge near the Mountain House.
It was decided that the Progressive Club sponsor a String recital in Sept.
Dorothy Nye presented information that the Lumber Contract of the Sweet Lumber Mill operating in western Marin was up for renewal and called attention to the way the hillsides were being denuded of beautiful trees. But no action was taken.
The Civil Defense issues of sudden atomic attack were discussed and printed information was handed out.
The water rates were raised anyhow. But the Club continued to fight and got an attorney.
The Club was still supporting the Dipsea Race.
Dr. Breidenbach presented his ideas for a Medical Facility for Stinson Beach. The ideas were warmly received.
O.B. Cavanaugh, fire commissioner, said he deplored the fact that he could not get anyone interested in taking the Atomic Bomb Safety Course.
George P. Leonard was the owner of the Stinson Beach Water Company.Collection
SBHS Archival Collection/DocumentsAcquisition
Accession
2017A-113Source or Donor
Stinson Beach Progressive ClubAcquisition Method
Transfer